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Board
Meeting Minutes February
1, 2001 Call
to Order The
meeting was called to order by President Elliott Krash at 5:35 p.m. at the Kula
Elementary School. Attendees Members
present: Hari Ajmani, Gina Flammer, Marjorie Hill, Elliott Krash, David Jenkins,
Dick Mayer, Karolyn Mossman, Ron Nagata, Mitch Silver, Steve Sutrov and John
Wilson Members
excused: Erwin DePonte Members
absent: Alan Kaufman, Terry McBarnet, and Verna Nahulu Treasurer's
Report Treasurer
John Wilson gave the January report. The
balance is $1,169.55 with $62.08 in income ($60 in dues and $2.08 in interest).
With a motion by Gina Flammer and a second by Dick Mayer, the report, subject to
audit, was accepted. Secretary's
Report The
minutes from January, as submitted by Gina Flammer, were approved with
corrections. The motion was made by John Wilson and seconded by Mitchell Silver. Communications All
communications listed on the agenda were circulated and discussed at the
meeting. Committee
Reports Land
use and planning: Church sign design:
Gina Flammer briefed the Board on the recent Board of Variances and Appeal
hearing on the new church sign. At
the hearing, Pastor Finberg asked for an extension until the Urban Design
Planning Committee approved the sign. Testimony was given for and against the
issuance of a variance. The pastor
and the sign maker have not designed the new sign.
The BVA was unsure whether to approve the variance if the design of the
sign was still undetermined. Hari
Ajmani suggested that the sign committee meet with the Pastor to discuss the
sign and get agreement before the Urban Design Review Board meets. Steve Sutrov will notify the committee when he sees the sign
on the agenda for Urban Design Review Board. Land
use and planning: Parks: Annette
Heu, granddaughter of George Fernandez, who planted and tended Jacaranda trees
upcountry, would like to put a granite memorial bench and memorial plaque at the
5 trees intersection. David Jenkins
reported (from a phone conversation with Margo Rowland) that a meeting with Ms.
Heu, Ernie Rezents, Athan Adachi, and Margo Rowland had been held earlier that
day to discuss the matter. There
was considerable concern over the issue of safety and the fact that a bench
might encourage pedestrians, most likely high school students, to remain in the
area and that the bench and plaque may distract passing motorists.
As a small center of a 4 way intersection with cars travelling at high
speeds, the potential for harm may be increased. The bench might put children at risk and put the state at
risk for lawsuit. There was also
discussion over whether the bench and memorial would get the attention it
deserves at the intersection. Board
members felt the bench should be placed in a location to receive maximum
exposure by local residents. Dick
Mayer, as well as other Board members, suggested placing the bench at King
Kekaulike High School where students may become better educated about Ms. Heu's
grandfather. Other suggestions for
the bench included Keokea Park. It was also noted that it would be good if the
message on the plaque could also pay some tribute to (unnamed) others who care
for the trees upcountry. Land
use and planning: Street readdressing: Marjorie
Hill reported that the CommunityVoices Upcountry group will meet in February to
finalize the logistics of purchasing street numbers and putting out a letter to
residents. The group is looking to
work with local groups (sewing clubs, book clubs) to get the word out and to
answer questions. Discussion
revolved around getting the safety message out and stressing the need for this
work to be done before the pilot project takes place.
Health
and Safety: Ambulance:
The Haleakala Times is working on an article.
Ron Nagata reported that the Hawaii Volcano's Park on the Big Island was
able to get an ambulance with a federal baseline budget increase.
He will report back on this issue. Communications:
Newsletter:
Mitch Silver suggested that we put an email address for members to send
inquiries or comments to in the upcoming newsletter.
Gina Flammer offered to respond and route the e-mails to the appropriate
Board members. A feedback survey
was suggested by Steve Sutrov for our website.
The newsletter was accepted as presented by Mitchell after a motion was
made by John Wilson with a second by Karolyn Mossman.
MAUCA: The next meeting is scheduled for February 19th.
Dick Mayer will report the location of the meeting at a later date.
Issues to be discussed include the planning process, water issues, the
proposed sign ordinance. Elliott Krash reported that at the Planning Meeting of the
Council, members were receptive to MAUCA concerns. Dick invited all KCA board members to attend the February 19th
meeting. Unfinished
Business AKAKU: Dick
Mayer will present the $500 bill to John Wilson, Treasurer. General
meeting:
logistics were discussed and assignments were given out.
Mitch Silver made a motion to provide a maximum of $50 for meeting
supplies. Karolyn Mossman reported
that many of the supplies have dwindled and need to be replaced. The motion carried. New
Business Haleakala
Highway widening project: Steve
Sutrov reported that since the median strip idea has been adopted, the project
plan has been stalled for the past 3 years.
He will report on this at our next meeting. Proposed
sign ordinance:
Hari Ajmani will get the agenda for the meeting and call a meeting of the sign
committee if necessary. The
committee will adapt the church sign position statement for the proposed sign
ordinance. It was suggested that the Board ask the County Council to let
us comment on the draft proposal. AKAKU:
Steve Sutrov would like to formally invite AKAKU to tape our four general
meetings. Dick Mayer will be
talking to AKAKU. Adjournment The
meeting was adjourned at 7:05. |
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